The Cost Accounting Specialist partners with plant and corporate teams to improve cost visibility and ensure accurate job and inventory costing
Job Summary
The Cost Accounting Specialist partners with plant and corporate teams to improve cost visibility and ensure accurate job and inventory costing.
The role involves analyzing variances, job profitability, and manufacturing performance while supporting cost rolls, BOM reviews, and standard cost updates.
This position leads on-site cost accounting process improvements and cross-functional projects to enhance operational efficiency and product costing.
Matching Summary
The Cost Accounting Specialist partners with plant and corporate teams to improve cost visibility and ensure accurate job and inventory costing.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Manufacturing cost analysis
Production job costing
Month-end close activities
Journal entries and reconciliations
Variance and profitability analysis
Standard cost updates
Nice-to-have
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication across organization levels
Experience with SAP ERP systems
Collaborative manufacturing environment
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
3 years accounting experience in manufacturing
Knowledge of SOX and GAAP
Proficient in Excel
Experience with trial balances and financial statements